Martin-Martir

HAMPSHIRE NEWS - The body of A. Martin, who died at St Mary's, W. Va., was brought here Monday night and was buried at Ebenezer Tuesday morning. Mr. Martin was a son-in-law of Chas Corbin, of this place.
Keyser Tribune, October 11, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010

MARTIN, Andrew

Andrew Martin, 69, of 638 Columbia avenue, a B and O crossing watchman, died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 8. He was employed as watchman on the Franklin street crossing for 20 years and was well known in the North End. He was a son of the late Philip C. and Mary Arnold Martin, and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eunice Humbertson Martin; three sons, Ambrose C. and Philip C. Martin, Cumberland; and George Martin, Cash Valley; a daughter, Mrs. James Darrow, Frostburg; three brothers, Dominick and Frank Martin, Cumberland; James Martin, Cash Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Agatha Spoerl, LaVale, and Mrs. Anna Michaels, Eckhart.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 21, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 1, 2011

WESTERNPORT - Arthur (Punk) Martin, 79, of RD 1, Cosgrove Lane, died yesterday at his home. Born in Westernport, he was a son of the late Robert and Emma Marie (Wright) Martin. He was a retired coal miner and worked for a number of years in Philos Cemetery. Twice married, he was preceded by his first wife Mary (Duckworth) Martin in 1919. Surviving are his widow, Grace (Ahern) Martin; two sons, William Martin and Robert Martin, both of Westernport; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Freal, Catonsville, and Mrs. Anna Rounds. Whittier, Calif.; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 1 p.m. by Rev. Sumner Sawyers. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 11, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

Eckhart - Mrs. Betty A. Martin, 62, died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Hospital hospice unit in Cumberland. Born in Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Horace Anderson and Margaret (Porter) Anderson. Mrs. Martin was formerly employed by the T & S Drug Store in Frostburg. She was a member of the Eckhart United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, William F. Martin Sr.; one daughter, Mrs. Debbie Lashbaugh, Clarysville; one son, William Martin Jr., Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs. Shirlely Fairburn, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Norma McKenzie, Idyllwild, Calif.; one brother, William R. Anderson, of Florida, and four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. George M. Harpold. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. Pallbearers will be Mark Martin, Denny Martin, Carl Pate, Edward Gaughan, Richard Fuller and Frank Sivic. The family requests that memorial take the form of donations to the Sacred Heart hospice unit.
December, 1984 (no exact date or publication noted)
(Courtesy of Marilyn Robertson/transcribed by Genie)
Posted March 3, 2012

MARTIN, Miss Bridget

Miss Bridget Martin died at her home in Pekin from heart trouble. The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. E. Martin, two brothers, Dan Martin, of Pekin, .and John Martin, of Lonaconing, and the following sisters, Mesdames John O'Connell, of Pittsburg: Mrs. McLaughlin, of South Dakota; Miss Ella C. Martin, of Pekin, and Mrs. John Hannon, of this city. The funeral took place this morning at ten o'clock from St. Gabriels Catholic church of Barton. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at that place. A large crowd from here attended the funeral.
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
No date or paper noted; 1913
Posted August 19, 2010

MARTIN, Carl Willard

Carl Willard Martin, 64, of RD 3, Valley Road, died today at his home following a year's illness. A native of Cumberland, he was the son of Mrs. Lillian (Rizer) Martin and the late William A. Martin. Mr. Martin was a self-employed plumber and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Emma E. Martin, died in 1961. Besides his mother, he is survived by three sons, Carl W. Martin and Robert F. Martin, both of here; Max W. Martin, Patuxent River, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald Waltz, Joppa; four brothers, Luther Martin, Ralph Martin, Paul Martin, and Charles Martin, all of here; five sisters, Mrs. Harold Bloom, Cocoa, Fla.; Mrs. Margaret Elrick and Mrs. Harry Price, both of here; Mrs. Charles Easton, Hyattsville; Mrs. Thomas Brode, Ellerslie; and 19 grandchildren. The body is at the John J. Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow and Sunday. Services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. John S. Park, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 8, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

MARTIN, Mrs. Catherine Rizer

Mrs. Christopher Martin - Mrs. Catherine Martin, 87, of the Miller Rest Home, 150 W.Woodland Ave, died of infirmities at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday at the home. Mrs.Martin was born Oct 20, 1867 in Maryland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rizer. She came to Youngstown about 40 years ago and before going to the rest home, she lived about 3 years with a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Jackson in Sand Patch, PA. She was a member of Hillman St. Christian Church. Her husband, Christopher Martin, died in 1932. Besides Mrs Jackson, she leaves 2 other daughters, Mrs. Geneva Summers and Mrs. Alpha Webb, both of Youngstown; 5 sons, George of Meyersdale, PA; Howard of Belton, TX; and Roy, Charles & Louis of Youngstown; 27 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Shriver-Allison South Side Funeral Home, where friends may call tomorrow evening.
December 22, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

MARTIN, Charles Ray

Charles Ray Martin, 63, of RD 1, Valley Road, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been residing in Cumberland the past year, moving here from Morgantown, W. Va. Born in Little Orleans, he was a son of the late Edward R. and Christina (Smith) Martin. His wife, Naomi R. (Iser) Martin, preceded him in death. Mr. Martin was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his stepmother, Mrs. Lillian E. Martin, Little Orleans; four sons, Thomas E. Martin, Richmond, Va.; Charles H. Martin, Alvin L. Martin and Lawrence O. Martin, all of Morgantown; seven daughters, Mrs. Lora D. Brady, Baltimore; Mrs. Louise Wiles and Mrs. Judy E. Deeley, both of Morgantown; Mrs. Mary J. Wolfe and Miss Patricia E. Martin, both of Richmond; Mrs. Christina R. Buxton, Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Edith M. Dennison, Aliquippa, Pa.; one half brother, McKinley B. Martin, Big Pool; one half-sister, Mrs. John Divico Valley Road; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body has been taken to the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, South High Street, Morgantown, for services.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 14, 1974; page 21.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted 12 January 2013

MARTIN, Mrs. Clara Christner

Mrs. Clara Martin, widow of William Martin, died yesterday at a Somerset Co., Pa., hospital. She was 81. Surviving are two brothers, Albert Christner, Berlin, and Lewis Christner, Garrett, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Nickel, Louisiana ave., Cumberland. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Berlin, with burial at Garrett.
Cumberland News, Tuesday, February 11, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2018

CUMBERLAND - Dorothy Mae (Keidel) Martin, 69, of RD I, Box 119, Cash Valley Road, died Wednesday, April 10, 1991, at Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1922, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late George Lewis Keidel Sr. and Nellie (Fresh) Keidel. A homemaker, Mrs. Martin attended the former Evangelical and Reformed Church, now the First Church of Christ, Cumberland. One daughter, Bonnie Mae (Martin) Cox, died in July 1980. Two sisters also preceded Mrs. Martin in death, Margaret (Keidel) Bridges in 1988, and Edna (Keidel) Scarpelli in 1990. Survivors include her husband, John C. Martin Sr.; four sons, John C. Martin Jr., Eckhart; Ronald T. Martin, Myersville; Timothy Ray Martin, LaVale; Roger A. Martin, Ellicott City; one sister, Marie (Keidel) Derrico, Marlow, Okla.; one brother, George Lewis Keidel II, Cash Valley Road; and eight grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, LaVale. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Rosemary Baumgardner and the Rev. Harold W. Crabtree. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, April 11, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 10, 2020

MARTIN, Edgar C.

The body of Edgar C. Martin arrived in Meyersdale, May 25, from overseas on the ship, Laurence Victory. It was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, R.D. 3, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. S. Loren Bowman, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, of which young Martin was a member, officiated. Interment in Union Cemetery was made under the direction of H. R. Konhaus. Edgar was born October 22, 1925. He was inducted into the Army January 19, 1944, and sent overseas in June 1944. October 10, he was wounded and hospitalized one month, returning to duty November 10. Two days later, he was seriously wounded and, December 18, 1944, died. He was buried in the Vasges area in France. Edgar is survived by his parents and three brothers, George, Jr., and Glenn, both of Meyersdale, and Earl, at home.
Meyersdale Republican, June 10, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

MARTIN, Miss Ella C.

"Frostburg, Nov 20--Miss Ella C. Martin, 76, retired school teacher, Pekin, died this morning at the home of her nieces, the Misses Agnes and Loretto Hannon, 154 Centre Street, after an illness of three months of heart trouble. A daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen Burke Martin, of Corriganville, Barton and Pekin, she was born at Hays Station, near Pittsburgh, Pa., where her parents moved on account of Civil War conditions. She has been a resident of this county for nearly 70 years. Her father came to this country in the early nineteenth century from Ireland. Her maternal grandfather, Daniel Ulic Burke, also from Ireland, was an engineer who helped build the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. She was a graduate of Baltimore State Normal School and attended the University of Nashville, Tennessee for two years. The last surviving member of her family, she had made her home with her brother, the late Daniel Martin, who conducted a general store in Pekin for more than half a century. Other deceased brothers and sisters were John A. Martin, Lonaconing business man; Patrick of Denver and Omaha; Mrs. John J. Hannon, Frostburg; Mrs. Thomas P. O'Connell, Jeannette, Pa.; Mrs. Edward C. Laughlin, Minneapolis, Minn., and Miss Bridget Martin, Pekin. Besides the nieces with whom she was residing, she leaves the following other nieces and nephews: William Hannon, U.S. appraiser, Chicago; Thomas Hannon, employed at the Cumberland post office; Joseph J. Hannon, Mrs. James Wheatley, and Mrs. Michael Carney, Washington; Mrs. Joseph Footen and Mrs. E. V. Coyle, this city; Thomas J. Martin, Piedmont, W. Va.; Robert Jenkins, Baltimore; John E. Martin, Mrs. Harry Stumpf and the Misses Loretta, Catherine, Mary and Agnes Martin, Washington; Thomas Francis O'Connell, Mayor John Martin, Daniel O'Connell and William O'Connell, Jeannette, Pa.; Mrs. J. Charles Murphy, Wilkinsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Edith Laughlin, Carroll, Minneapolis. Miss Martin's death marks the third in the Hannon family in four months. Mrs. Evelyn (Honaghan) wife of William Hannon, died in Chicago in July and Mrs. Eleanor (Hannon) wife of Anthony R. Gerdeman, died in Cumberland in August."
Sunday Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 21 Nov 1943
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 14, 2011

MARTIN, Mrs. Eleanor Ellen Burke

Died at Pekin Mrs Ellen Martin, died at her home in Pekin yesterday at 4:45 a.m. Funeral Wednesday from St Gabriel's, Barton. Burial in Barton Catholic cemetery.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, March 4, 1913 - pg 6, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

MARTIN, Mrs. Eleanor Ellen Burke

The funeral of Mrs Ellen Martin, who died Monday took place from her late residence in Pekin yesterday morning at ten o'clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Fr Scarpetti, while Rev Fr Nolan, a relative of the deceased, assisted by the Lonaconing choir rendered some excellent music. The pallbearers were Mr Martin Nolan and the grandchildren of the deceased, Messrs Al Thomas and Joseph Hannon of Frostburg; Joseph Footen, Thomas Martin and John Martin, Piedmont and Francis O'Connell of Jeannette, Pa.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 6, 1913 - pg 8, col 3/4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted December 28, 2013

Emanuel Martin, May 23, 1911

MARTIN, Emanuel

Old Resident Dead
Emanuel Martinm the oldest resident of Franklin county, Pa., died at his home in Chambersburg, aged 96 years, 1 month and 9 days.
Friday, January 20, 1911, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
Posted May 23, 2010

MARTIN, Mrs. Emma Marie Wright

Westernport, Oct. 7 — Mrs. Emma Marie Martin, 78, wife of Robert Martin Sr., 306 Philos street, Westernport, died last night. A native of England, she came to this country with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wright, when five years old. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are eight children, Robert, Ernest, Frederick, Arthur and Allen Martin, all of Westernport; Mrs. Robert Freal, Catonsville, Md.; Mrs. H. T. Meakin, Los Angeles; Mrs. Ray Rounds, San Francisco, and a brother, Luther Wright, Westernport.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 7, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2011

Name: Ernest Samuel Martin, Sr., 74, formerly of Shaft, MD
Parents: John T Martin .Sr. and Viola E. Bennett Martin of Keyser, WV.
DOB: not indicated
DOD: September 14, 2010
Military: Navy he served aboard the USS Caloosahatchee and the USS Suribachi. Spouse: first wife of 49 years, Martha Ellen Moses Martin; Patricia Seib Martin of Ocean, MD
Predeceased by: son, Ernest S. Martin, Jr., first wife; brothers, Albert L. Martin, Franklin C. Martin, Edward Martin; sister, Violet G. Martin Hubbard
Survived by: daughter, Pamela K. Martin Powell and son-in-law Bernard B. Powell, of Harpers Ferry, WV; brothers John T. Martin, Jr. of Cabins, WV, Ralph Martin of Fort Ashby, WV, Joseph Martin of New Creek, WV; sisters, Pansy C. Martin Moore of Baltimore, MD, Rose Mary Pyle and husband Jeff of Burlington, WV
Burial: September 18, 2010, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014

MARTIN, Mrs. Esther Frances Dickel

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Esther Frances Martin, 70, of Morantown, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been admitted February 12. She had been in ill health for some time. Born in Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Collins) Dickel, and was the widow of Guy E. Martin, who died in 1962. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Lee Femi, with whom she resided; Mrs. Virginia Winebrenner, Oldtown, and Mrs. Norma Stewart, Wellersburg, Pa.; two sons, John C. Martin, Cash Valley Road, and James E. Martin, Lonaconing; a sister, Mrs. Anna Winebrenner, Mt. Savage; four brothers, Joseph Dickel, here; Ralph and Milner Dickel, Mt. Savage, and Paul Dickel, Peninsula, Ohio; 30 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 19, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 3, 2012

MARTIN, Eugene
31 December 1969
(Courtesy of James Rice)
Posted March 10, 2012

MARTIN, Mrs. Eva B. Kelly

Martin, Eva B. Kelly --Age 78 years, of Markleysburg, Pa., died Monday, September 23, 1991, in Sourth Fayette Nursing Center. She was born January 29, 1913, in Marklelysburg, Pa., daughter of the late Frank and Nancy Kelly. She was a member of Marklleysburg Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, James Martin; children: G. Wade Martin of Bethel Park, Pa., J. Larry Martine of Charlottesville, Virginia, Mrs. Charles (Regina) Jack of Knox, Pa.; ten grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren[sic]. Predeceased by two brothers, Gilbert and Delmar Kelly. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Markleysburg, today 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Kenneth Dolan officiating. Interment at Thomas Cemetery, Markleysburg, Pa.
d.o.d. Monday, September 23, 1991; Meyersdale (PA) Library
FindAGrave Memorial #65722753
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted April 8, 2017

MARTIN, Mrs. Evaline Wagoner

SHORT GAP, W.Va. - Evaline Elizabeth Martin, 74, of Short Gap, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at her residence. Born Jan. 22, 1926, in Wiley Ford, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Delphia (Landis) Wagoner. She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Wagoner and Orville Wagoner; and one sister, Verna Williams. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker. Surviving are two sisters, Bertha Porter and husband Elmer, Short Gap, and Yvonne Kuykendall, Winchester, Va.; one brother, Paul Wagoner Sr. and wife Darlene, Short Gap; and numerous nieces and nephews. Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., was in charge of the arrangements.
Cumberland Times-News, May 8, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

MARTIN, Frank

Mr. George Martin, died at his home near Alaska, March 11, of dropsy. He was buried at Alaska, March 13. He leaves a family. Mr William Martin, of Keyser, is a son.
Keyser Tribune, March 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

MARTIN, Mrs. G. Louisa Hartung

Mrs. G. Louisa Martin, 64, former resident, died Saturday at her home in Clayton, Mich. A native of Cumberland, she was born August 12, 1898, a daughter of the late Edward H. and Genevieve M. Hartung. Survivors include her husband, John B. Martin; three sons, five daughters and a brother, Edward T. Hartung, 158 North Mechanic Street. Burial was held yesterday in Clayton.
Wednesday, March 27, 1963; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 6, 2019

MARTIN, Guy E.

MT. SAVAGE — Guy E. Martin, 63, died last night in Miners Hospital, Frostburg, where he was admitted Wednesday. Born in Mt. Savage, he was a son of the late John H. and Rachel (Black) Martin. He was employed by the County Roads Department and held membership in Mt. Savage Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Esther (Dickel) Martin; three sons, John C. Martin, RD 1, Cumberland: Guy E. Martin Jr., Corriganville, and James E. Martin, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Winebrenner, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Robert Stewart, Wellersburg, Pa., and Mrs. Joseph Femi, Morantown; two brothers, Eugene Martin, Mt. Savage, and Charles G. Martin, Eckhart, 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 14, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 3, 2012

GRANT COUNTY - Mrs. Hannah Martin, aged about 71 years, wife of John Martin, died at her home here last Friday at noon, from paralysis, she having been paralyzed the night before.
Keyser Tribune, March 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 3, 2010

Henry Thomas Martin, 81, a widower, died at 9 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Miss Grace Martin, Cresaptown. He had been in failing health in the last year. He was the son of the late Jacob Martin and was a native of Mount Savage, where he resided until five years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. George Becker, Meyersdale; Mrs. John Bolden, Frostburg; Mrs. George Crump, Mt. Savage; Samuel Martin, Frostburg; and Miss Grace Martin, Cresaptown. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. with services at the home and burial in St. George's Episcopal Cemetery, Mt. Savage.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 2, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Hilda Martin, 74, Clarysville, died yesterday, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, shortly after being admitted. A native of Vale Summit, she was a daughter of the late William and Rachel (Knippenberg) Delaney. Her husband, Bernard H Martin preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters: Miss Margaret Martin of Barbarton, Ohio, and Mrs. Agnes Fisher and Mrs. Camey Williams of Frostburg; three sons: John Martin, Eckhart James Martin Clarysville, and William Donahue, Frostburg; a brother, Wiiliam Patrick Delaney, Frostburg and 17 grandchildren. Mrs Martin was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the church. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m at St, Michael's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland News; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
Friday, August 28, 1970 - pg 11, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)

Isabelle, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Martin, died in Gilmore yesterday morning.
Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, August 15, 1908
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 21, 2021

Died
Thursday, August 28, 1884, James Martin, aged nearly 14 years, son of Walter Martin, of Pompey Smash. His funeral took place at St. Michael's church, this place, Saturday morning, 30th inst.
Frostburg Mining Journal - Frostburg, Maryland - Saturday - 6 Sep 1884 - Page 3
(courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted January 8, 2022

"Double Martin Rites-A requiem mass for a father and his son, both formerly of Pekin and Lonaconing, was held Saturday in St. Paul Catholic Church, Akron. James F. Martin, 75, of Akron, died December 28 there and his son, John LeRoy Martin, 52, died in the same city on December 30. The elder Mr. Martin was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a supervisor for Firestone Products Company where he had worked for over 40 years. His wife, Mrs. Flora (McKenna) Martin, preceded him in death. His parents were Patrick H. and Catherine (Barry) Martin. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Verna Thomas, Akron, and two brothers, Roy Martin, Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Julius Martin, Akron. Attending the funeral and interment in Akron was James T. Miller and granddaughter, Diane Furstenburg, of this city."
"The Cumberland News" Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday 4 Jan 1965
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 5, 2009

James Edward Martin, 47, of 208 North Centre Street, was found dead in his car late Wednesday along State Route 55 at Midland. Mr. Martin died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to State Police. Mr. Martin was born on Cash Valley Road, a son of James B. and Helen (Scharf) Martin. He was employed as an inspector in the machine shop at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Cumberland Lodge 63, BPO Elks. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are his widow, Teresa (McMahon) Martin, Midland; three children, Raymond, Joseph and Carol Martin, all at home, and two brothers, R. Thomas, Painesville, Ohio, and Leo Martin, Northfield, Ohio. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a. m. at St. Patrick's Church and burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today at 8:30 p. m. Pallbearers will be Aloysius Martin, Donald Smith, Paul Martin, Joseph P. McGann, James McGann and Stephen McGann.
The Cumberland News, June 4, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

Cumberland Md, Dec 30 - James W Martin, 34 years old, car inspector on the Western Md railway was killed this morning in the yards at Ridgeley W Va, opposite Cumberland, when a passenger engine backed into the front of a work train on which Martin was standing. The end of the coach was demolished and Martin's body reduced to pulp. A heavy fog prevailed at the time. Martin worked all night and was returning home. Martins is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Keyser Tribune, January 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 19, 2010

WESTERNPORT — John B. Martin, 85, retired meat cutter of Brophytown, Franklin, died this morning in Allegany County Infirmary, Cumberland, where he had been a patient for 11 days. A native of Little Capon, W. Va., Mr. Martin had resided in the Westernport area for 23 years. His parents were the late Joseph and Grace Martin. He was a member of Church of the Brethren, Burlington, W. Va. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Martha E. Martin; five sons, James W. Martin, Westernport; Boyd Martin, Burlington; Jesse C. Martin, Baltimore; Walter H. Martin, Romney, W. Va., and John G. Martin, Hayfield, Va., and five daughters, Mrs. Homer See, Rada, W. Va.; Mrs. John R. Shumaker, Burlington; Mrs. Elijah Parish, Mrs. Frank M. Myers and Mrs. Charles Spencer, Keyser, W. Va.; and Mrs. Ralph Wiland, New Germany. The body will be taken to the Shumaker home tomorrow for services Saturday at 2 p. m. Burial will take place in the cemetery of Beaver Run church, Burlington.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 5, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

FROSTBURG — John C. Martin Sr, 87, of Frostburg, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at the Western Maryland Regional Health Center. Born on April 17, 1922 in Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late Guy and Esther (Dickel) Martin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Mae (Keidel) Martin in 1991; his daughter, Bonnie Mae Cox; his sister, Virginia Winebrenner; stepson, Daniel Lee Rafferty; and two brothers, Guy E. Martin and James Martin. Mr. Martin was a United States veteran serving in the Army during World War II, surviving the Battle of the Bulge. He also served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Frostburg United Methodist Church, a member of the Cumberland Post 1411 VFW, Frostburg Farrady Post 24 A.L., Cumberland Moose 243, Cumberland Eagles Airie 245 and the Frostburg Senior Citizens. Mr. Martin was a graduate of Mt. Savage High School and Frostburg State University. He taught at Fort Hill High School and Washington Middle School and retired from the Board of Education in 1982. Surviving are his wife, Helen (Turner); four sons, John C. Martin Jr. and wife Donna, Cumberland, Ronald T. Martin and wife Cindy, Great Cacapon, W.Va. (formerly of Meyersville), Timothy Martin and wife Karen, LaVale and Roger Martin of Woodsboro; two stepsons, James W. Rafferty, of Colorado and Larry David Rafferty of Frostburg; a step-daughter, Robin Martz, of LaVale; sisters, Norma Stewart of Wellersburg, Pa. and Anna Lee Femi of Mt. Savage; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Hwy., LaVale, on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be conducted at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rebecca Vardiman officiating. Interment will follow at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to Frostburg State University Foundation, 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 for the John C. Martin Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family through haferfuneralservice.com
December 12, 2009, Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 26, 2009

John Roy Martin, 51, of 216 Saratoga street, died today at his home. He was billing agent for the Western Maryland Railway. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Marcellus and Alice (Kelly) Martin. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie W. (Morgan) Martin; a daughter Miss Alice Martin, two brothers Arthur and Claude Martin; four sisters, Misses Irene and Ruth B. Martin, Mrs. Robert B. MacBeth, all this city; and Mrs. Arthur Travers, Gary, Ind.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 11, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

MARTIN, Joseph William

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Joseph William Martin Sr., of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 30, 2004, in his home. Joe was born March 13, 1939, in Fort Ashby, a son of the late Melvin H. and Tempest L. Welch Martin. He was a former member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Ashby. He attended Allegany High School in Cumberland, Md., and was a graduate of the Class of 1957. Mr. Martin then attended the University of Maryland and received a bachelor of science degree in physics from West Virginia University in 1962. Joe retired in 1999 from the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown. He was employed for 36 plus years with the federal government where he provided technical, managerial, administrative, and engineering expertise in various environmental and energy related fields. During his career he was author and co-author of more than 40 technical papers and presentations, held patents and received numerous awards for superior job performance and special recognition acts. Joe was an accomplished pianist and very much enjoyed playing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only brother, Melvin Marion Martin Sr. He is survived by four children, Joseph William Martin Jr. of Glen Burnie, Md., Traci Jo Martin of Morgantown, Michael Scott and spouse Mary Ann Martin of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Edwin Robert and Molly K. Martin of Morgantown; his beloved grandchildren, Sasha Jo Fisher, Dustin Dale Fisher, Josie Harris, and Jessica Minnich; and great-grandchildren, River and Oliver Minnich. He is also survived by his former spouses, Judith Gillette Martin and Mitzie Rexroad Martin; sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Martin and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. The body will then be moved and lie in state at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Ashby, from noon until time of funeral service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Friday, December 3, 2004
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2017

MARTIN, Mrs. Julia Naomi Lapp

Mrs. Julia Naomi Martin, 90, of Corriganville, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, where she was a patient for one day. She had been in ill health for several years. Born in the Narrows here, she was a daughter of the late Conrad Lapp and Martha E. (Everline) Lapp. Her husband, Bernard Earl Martin, died in 1945. Mrs. Martin was a former driver for the Allegany County Board of Education, transporting retarded children by car to the old Pennsylvania Avenue School. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Corriganville, and the Ladies Aid of the church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Amelia M. Ringler, Mrs. Mary Jane Compton and Miss Opal A. Martin, all of Corriganville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Thursday and Friday. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ by the Rev. David Long. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland News, Thursday, June 7, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 8, 2017

NEW CREEK, W.Va. — Kermit M. Martin, 86, of Dawn View Nursing Home and formerly of New Creek, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born Feb. 10, 1917, in Streby, he was the son of the late Hubert and Emily (Kimble) Martin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Martin; and a sister, Willeye Teets. Mr. Martin was retired from Mineral County VoTeeh as automotive instructor. He was a graduate of Aurora High School, attended Potomac State College, Fairmont College and Marshall College. He was a member of Rees Chapel United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men and had been a lay speaker for many years at the Duling United Methodist and Fairview Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose 662, Keyser. Kermit is well-known for his many talents and artistic skills. He did many wood sculptures and paintings. Some of his works are seen today — a sculpture in Dr. Robert Bess’ office, another sculpture in the Keyser Presbyterian Church and a mural painting in the Sanctuary of the Rees Chapel Church. He has published two books, “Illustration on Electronics” and “What Jesus Said.” Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Martha (Flint) Martin; two brothers, Ralph Martin of California and Lester Martin of Florida; two sisters, Goldie Trezise of Westernport, Md., and Nellie Hewitt of Florida. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews and two special nephews, Craig Poland and Eric Poland; god-daughter, Lisa Helmick Ray and husband Tom; and sister-in-law, Pat Poland and husband, Jennings. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mineral services will be held at the Markwood Funeral Home, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steven E. Lightner officating. Interment will follow in Greenmont Cemetery, Cumberland, Md. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, North Central WV Chapter, PO Box 4543, Morgantown, WV 26504.
Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, November 1, 2003
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2021

Mrs. Leora Florence Martin, 81, of Cash Valley Road, died yesterday at her residence. A native of Hyndman RD 1, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin W. and Mary E. (Emerick) Troutman, and was the widow of Clarence W. Martin. Surviving are two sons, Elwood M. and Luther W. Korns, at home; a daughter Mrs. George E. Neil, Hagerstown; a sister, Mrs. Anna Smith, Turtle Creek, Pa., and three grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. A service will be conducted there Monday at 11 a. m. Rev. Willard M. White will officiate and burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland News, April 6, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 5, 2010

Mrs. Lillian W. Martin, 92, of 56 National Highway, LaVale, died yesterday. She had been in failing health a number of years. Born in this city, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Amanda M. (Butts) Rizer. Her husband, William A. Martin, died in 1942. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Harold V. Bloom, Cocoa, Fla.; Mrs. Robert C. Elerich, city; Mrs. Harry H. Price, Homewood Addition; Mrs. Charles W. Easton, Hyattsville; and Mrs. Thomas S. Brode, LaVale; four sons, Luther W., Ralph L., Paul A. and Charles F. Martin, all of Cumberland; 26 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Sunday in the funeral home by Rev. Charles H. Lisse, assistant pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 22, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 25, 2010

Luther W. Martin, 73, of 223 Arch Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since August 1. A native of Cumberland, Mr. Martin was a son of the late William A. and Lillian W. (Rizer) Martin. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Harold V. Bloom, Cocoa, Fla.; Mrs. Robert C. Elrick, city; Mrs. Harry H. Price, Homewood Addition; Mrs. Charles W. Easton, Hyattsville, and Mrs. Thomas S. Brode, La Vale; and three brothers, Ralph L., Paul A. and Charles F. Martin, all of here. The body is at the George Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by Rev. LaVern D. Rasmussen. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 21, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 4 - Mrs. Lydia Martin, 70, died yesterday from a heart attack. She was a native of Salisbury, and had been a resident of Meyersdale for about 30 years. She was first married to Columbus Shaw, a coal operator of the Meyersdale region, who met his death under a fall of coal. To this union four children were born, Potter Shaw, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Helen Stewart, Latrobe; Mrs. Hester Horner, Somerset, and Mrs. James B. Slicer, North street, Meyersdale. A sister, Mrs. Lottie Emerick, resides in Akron, Ohio. Some years ago Mrs. Martin was united in marriage, with Henry D. Martin, of Clarksburg, W. Va., who died several years ago. Her father, the late John Meager, besides looking after his extensive coal interests, was also a minister of the Methodist church at Salisbury. Mrs. Martin, was a member of the First Methodist church, the Garden Club and the Woman's Club.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 4, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009

ROMNEY — Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Martin, 88, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Emily Fee, of Rada. She was a daughter of the late William and Lucinda (Shears) Bowman. Her husband was the late John B. Martin. She was a member of the Brethren Church. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Fee, with whom she lived; Mrs. Mary Parish, Mrs. Ida Spencer, and Mrs. Susan Myers, all of Keyser; Mrs. Nettie Shoemaker, Burlington, and Mrs. Lucy Wiland, Grantville. Also surviving are four sons: John Martin, Winchester, Va.; Walter Martin, Cumberland; James Martin, Westernport; and Jesse Martin, Baltimore. Rites will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. at Beaver Run Brethren Church with Rev. Morris Beechley in charge. Interment will be in Beaver Run Cemetery. The body is at the home of Mrs. Fee.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 5, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Mary Eliza Martin aged 60 years, wife of Mr. C. Ed Martin, a well known farmer of Rio, Hampshire, Co., W. Va., who was operated on at the Allegany Hospital on Thursday last for the removal of gall stones, died at that institution at two o'clock this morning. She was a daughter of the late James Webb, of near Springfield, W. Va., and leaves her husband and three children, Miss Bettie H. Martin and Messrs William G. and John A. Martin, all of Rio. Mr Martin and son, William, were at the hospital at the time of her death. The body will be taken to her former home today for interment.
Keyser Tribune, January 24, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 19, 2010

Matthew Martin, Sr., died Monday, October 3 at his home in Gilmore Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 5, at 3 p.m., at his late residence. The Rev. Joseph Young, of the J. E. church, of Midland, will officiate. Interment will be in Allegany cemetery at Frostburg. Arrangements by M. Eichhorn, of Lonaconing.
Wednesday Morning, October 5, 1938; The Cumberland (MD) Daily News
~Genie
Posted September 15, 2018

MARTIN, Melvin Hillearv

Melvin Hillearv Martin, 58, of Oldtown Road, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1907, at Antioch, W.Va., he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Chamberlain) Martin. He is survived by his widow, the former Tempest Lucille Welch; two sons, Melvin M. Martin, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Joseph W. Martin, Morgantown, W.Va.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Homan, Elkhart, Ind.; five grandchildren. Mr. Martin was a member of the Methodist Church and a representative of New York Life Insurance Company. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. B. F. Hartman. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Thursday, August 1, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2017

MARTIN, Michael M.

FROSTBURG — Michael M. Martin, 79, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at home with his family. Born July 4, 1922, in Romney, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dr. Dailey Martin and Anna Carson (Ewers) Martin. He was also preceded in death by, one brother, Dr. Franklin Martin; and two sisters, Anna Dale Volkin and Linda Levings. Mr. Martin was a graduate of Romney High School and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired as an auto salesman and dealer having sold Ford cars and trucks for over 50 years, beginning at Heiskell Motor Sales in Frostburg, in 1948. Throughout his career, The Ford Motor Company presented Mr. Martin with numerous awards for sales achievement and for providing outstanding service to his customers. Mr. Martin was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Clinton Lodge 86 AF&AM, Scottish Rite, the Ali Ghan Shrine, Cumberland, the Mounted Patrol Unit, the Frostburg Elks, the American Legion (Farrady Post), and the Romney VFW. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann Glotfelty Martin; one daughter, Pamela Adams and husband Ronald, Grantsville; two sons, Michael R. Martin, Raleigh, N.C., and Steven S. Martin and wife Nancy, Richmond, Va.; six granddaughters, Kieran, Shawn, and Lauren Adams, Chelsea Martin and Megan and Meredith Martin; and several special nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Highway, LaVale, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael H. Tammoria officiating. Interment will follow in the Frostburg Memorial Park. Contributions may be made in memory of Michael, to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frostburg, The American Cancer Society, or Hospice Home Care of Western Maryland Health System, Cumberland, MD. Pallbearers will be Eugene Harden, J. William Hill, Dr. James Poland, John D. Ware, David Wilson, and Thomas Winner.
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 14, 2014

Mrs. Myrtle Martin, 76, died Thursday in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. A resident of Baltimore since July, she made her home with a son, William A. Martin. They formerly resided in Narrows Park. Mrs. Martin was born in Everett, Pa., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Price. She held membership in Park Place Methodist Church. Surviving, besides her son, are three grandsons William, Patrick and Thomas Martin, at home. The body will arrive here this morning and taken to the Hafer Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Park Place Church. Rev. L. W. Burton, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Saturday, 17 January 1953; Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted January 18, 2020

Mr Odie E Martin, died at his home in Keyser Tues March 7th, aged 30 years, and was buried Wed., the funeral services being conducted by Rev F H Havenner. MR Martin was a brakeman on the third division B&O RR and had come home from Cumberland about three weeks ago, being too weak for duty. His mother, Mrs T A Martin; two sisters, Mrs R W Nine of Keyser, and Mrs W J Carpening of Clarksburg; and four brothers, Basil of Keyser, Ralph of Cumberland, and Ross and Guy of Clarksburg are left to mourn his untimely death. They were all present at the funeral. Mrs James C Watson and sister, Miss Ella Bartlett of Fairmont and Miss Ethel Martin of Clarksburg were among the out of town friends who attended the funeral services. Mr Martin was a popular young man and many hearts are saddened because of his death.

MARTIN, Mrs. Olive Blanche Blamble

Olive Blanche (Blamble) Martin, 89, Oakland, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on March 26, 1923, in Gorman, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Liller) Blamble. She was the last surviving member of her parents' children. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Junior Martin, on Aug. 24, 2001; a very special son-in-law, "Fuzz" Shaffer, on Aug. 23, 2008; six brothers, Paul, Elwood, Keith, John, Charles, and Delbert Blamble; and two sisters, Alice Feather and Ethel Myers. Fuzz and Barbara were always there for her and Junior and helped work the farm with them for 45 years. The farm, purchased in 1941, was their pride and joy. After the death of Junior, her oldest daughter Barbara and Fuzz took care of her by accompanying her to Florida during most of the winters and helping her with gardening and canning, which she dearly loved. Piecing quilts by hand was another one of her all-time favorite things to do. Olive had been a resident of Dennett Road Manor since May 2007. She is survived by five daughters, Barbara (Shaffer) Sines, Peggy Kitzmiller, Linda Coddington, Shirley Fletcher, and Sheila Shaffer; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends were received at Burdock-Fredlock Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was conducted today, Oct. 11, with Pastor Ed Calhoun officiating. Interment followed in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 378, Oakland, MD 21550; or a charity of choice. Olive’s family would like to extend special thanks to Laura Partridge, who went above and beyond her call of duty, and Amber Sines during Mother's last remaining days and to all the other nursing staff and aides for her care and keeping her comfortable.
Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Oct 11, 2012
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted October 27, 2012

MARTIN, Mrs. Tempest Lucille Welch

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Tempest Lucille Martin, 80, of Oldtown Road, formerly of Fort Ashby, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 1990, at Memorial Hospital. Born March 14, 1910, in Claysville, she was the daughter of the late William A.C. and Augusta (Likins) Welch. Her husband, Melvin H. Martin, preceded her in death July 30, 1963. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. Mrs. Martin was a graduate of Allegany High School. She received her certificate in X-ray technician training in Hoboken, N.J., and was one of the first registered X-ray technicians in the United States. She was an X-ray technician and the office manager for Drs. Cawley, Mock, Miller and Light at Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Ashby. Surviving are two sons, Melvin M. Martin, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and Joseph W. Martin, Morgantown; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fort Ashby Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Fort Ashby. The Rev. James E. Shepherd II will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Scott Welch, Rodney Welch, Jerry Adams, Steve Adams, Randy Adams, and Jerry Growden. Honorary pallbearers, all nephews, will be William Welch, Dale Welch, Richard Welch, Max Welch, Gene Welch, and Jack Welch.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Monday, November 5, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 3, 2017

Piedmont, W. Va. - Thomas J. "Gannie" Martin, 69, of 250 West Fairview Street, who was a service officer of Kelly-Mansfield Post 52, American Legion, for over a quarter of a century, died at his home yesterday. A recent patient at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, Mr. Martin had been business manager of the local post for 15 years and served two terms as post commander. He was a past member of the Rehabilitation Committee of the West Virginia Department, American Leagion, and in June 1955 was presented a citation for outstanding work in verterans activities. A native of Lonaconing, he was a son of the late John A. and Mary (Mullen) Martin and had resided here for 51 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Westernport, the Holy Name Society of the church and of Piedmont Council 685, Knights of Columbus. His wife was the late Mrs. Genevieve (Curran) Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Meyers, with whom he resided; a son, John A. Martin, of Westernport; a brother, John E. Martin, Springfield, Va. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Moran, Mt. Rainier, Md.; Miss Agnes J. Martin, Mrs. Robert Jenkins, and Mrs. Clara Staumpf, all of Washington and three grandchildren. The body will be at the Fredlock Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A requiem mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Peter's Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the local legion post.
Wednesday, April 12, 1961, Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
Posted May 23, 2010

SOMERSET — Mrs. Walter William (Violet Mary Friedline) Martin, 52, of Listie, died in Somerset Community Hospital. She leaves her husband, her mother, one son, two grandchildren and five sisters and two brothers.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 19, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

William Addison Martin, 67, died yesterday morning after an illness of one month. A native of Mineral County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Addison and Victoria (Marker) Martin. He operated a service station in the Narrows for the past six years. In 1896, he and his father operated a meat market beneath the old city hall. He continued there until 1900 when he opened a meat market on Maryland Avenue. In 1917, this business was taken over by his brother George W. Later he operated a trucking business and real estate firm. Before moving to Narrows Park, he was active in the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian (Rizer) Martin; the following children, Luther W., at home; Mrs. Ruth Bloom, Mt. Savage Rd.; Carl W., Nave's Crossroads; Mrs. Mildred Elrick, Narrows Park; Mrs. Lucille Price, Homewood addition; Mrs. Virginia Easton, Narrows Park; Mrs. Catherine C. Johnson, this city; Ralph L., Narrows Park; Paul A., this city; Charles F., Mt. Savage road. Two brothers, Robert of Miami, Fla., and George W., this city; four sisters, Mrs. John I. Vandegrift, this city; Mrs. Laura Fitzwilson, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Charles Runkles, this city; Mrs. Benjamin Moreland, this city; and 23 grandchildren also survive. The body will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Bloom, Mt. Savage Road.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 17, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

MARTIN, William G.

Funeral services for William G. Martin, 56, of 717 Shawnee avenue, died at Allegany Hospital late yesterday, afternoon as the result of injuries received when he walked into the side of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad east-bound freight at the Knox street crossing, Tuesday, will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, at St. Patrick's Catholic church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy G. Martin; eight sons, Gerard, Vincent, Leonard, Richard, James, Paul, Robert and John; two daughters, Mary and Dorothy; four brothers, Frank, Andrew, Dominick and James; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Michaels and Mrs. Agatha Spoerl. Mr. Martin, a well-known contractor, built a number of the finer residences and business houses in this section. He was a lover of outdoor life and was an expert fox and wild turkey hunter. His father was Philip C. Martin, who volunteered at Greensburg and served in the Pennsylvania infantry in the Union Army.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 18, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 1, 2011

FROSTBURG — Michael Martirano, 78, of 252 Shaw Street, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A native of Coszensa, Italy, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martirano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Susan (Zupano) Martirano. Mr. Martirano was a retired stonemason, a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, veteran of World War I, member of Farrady Post 24, American Legion; Loyal Order of Moose 348, and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1273. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Theresa Kotcho, Pittsburgh; Miss Mary Martirano and Mrs. Florence Acre, both of Frostburg; Mrs. Delphine Wilson, Radford, Va.; Mrs. Frances Sponaugle, Cumberland, and Mrs. Nancy Bernstein, Miami, Fla.; five sons, Joseph, Augustine, William, Vincent and Carl Martirano, all of Frostburg, and 11 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home here, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 14, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009